I know I’ve blogged about this before, but I’ll say it again. One of the BEST things about blogging is meeting amazingly creative people that you would have NEVER come across if it wasn’t for the pow…
Repurposed Pallets
I love the idea of repurposed pallets into furniture or art. When I first thought of doing my own project, I would drive around town looking near the dumpsters of commercial and retail buildings. Th…
Pasadena Architectural Salvage
The vintage long wash sink turned planter in the front says it all. The unknown history of the cracks and rusty legs fascinates me. Gayle’s Pasadena Architectural Salvage is the epitome of eco-friend…
Places To Go: Old Good Things
I finally get the phrase, “It’s like being a kid in a candy store.” I mean, I always knew what it implied, however I think I saw white lights and heard a choir of angels singing when I walked into Old…
10 Before and After Furniture Makeovers
10 Before and After Furniture Makeovers Hopefully these before and after furniture makeovers gets your creative juices flowing. Furniture makeovers are at the very least, eco and budget friendly. Tak…
Furniture Makeovers Before and After
Furniture Makeovers Before and After If you couldn’t tell already by my past posts, I love it when old furniture is upcycled or repurposed into something new and fabulous. Go green and get eco-friend…
Trash to Treasure: Upcycled Bar Stools
Trash to Treasure: Upcycled Bar Stools I have had these bar stools for oh about ten years. I have hated them for the last eight, but for some reason never threw them away. Even though it took me that …
How to Paint a Dresser
Easy DIY Project: How to Paint a Dresser I salvaged this chest of drawers when one of my best friends moved (AKA: It was free!!). Although it was already beautifully hand painted, it wasn’t my style.…